DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Oscar Mayer/Velveeta Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Starting lineup for the Bojangles’ Southern 500

By Staff Report | Published: August 31, 2019 39

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: William Byron, driver of the #24 HendrickAutoguard/CityChvrltThrwbck Chev, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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William Byron will start on the pole in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Chad Knaus

Spotter: Tab Boyd

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski will start second in the No. 2 Team Penske Ford

Crew chief: Paul Wolfe

Spotter: Coleman Pressley

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Clover Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson will start third in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Chad Johnston

Spotter: Derek Kneeland

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch will start fourth in the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Matt McCall

Spotter: Tyler Green

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #41 Haas Automation Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Suarez will start fifth in the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

Crew chief: Billy Scott

Spotter: Tony Raines

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Throwback Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson will start sixth in the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Cliff Daniels

Spotter: Earl Barban

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano will start seventh in the No. 22 Team Penske Ford

Crew chief: Todd Gordon

Spotter: T.J. Majors

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Throwback Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott will start eighth in the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Alan Gustafson

Spotter: Eddie D’Hondt

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Darlington Throwback Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin will start ninth in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Chris Gabehart

Spotter: Chris Lambert

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney will start 10th in the No. 12 Team Penske Ford

Crew chief: Jeremy Bullins

Spotter: Josh Williams

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Beer/Big Buck Hunter Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick will start 11th in the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

Crew chief: Rodney Childers

Spotter: Tim Fedewa

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Chris Buesher, driver of the #37 Kroger Fast Lane to Flavor Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Buescher will start 12th in the No. 37 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Trent Owens

Spotter: Brandon Benesch

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1 Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer will start 13th in the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

Crew chief: Mike Bugarewicz

Spotter: Brett Griffin

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 American Ethanol Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon will start 14th in the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Danny Stockman Jr.

Spotter: Andy Houston

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Sport Clips Throwback Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Erik Jones will start 15th in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Chris Gayle

Spotter: Rick Carelli

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Axalta Throwback Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman will start 16th in the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Greg Ives

Spotter: Kevin Hamlin

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Paul Menard, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Paul Menard will start 17th in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford

Crew chief: Greg Erwin

Spotter: Joey Meier

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #8 Caterpillar Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric will start 18th in the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Luke Lambert

Spotter: Chris Osborne

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #95 IMSA GTO Throwback Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt DiBenedetto will start 19th in the No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Michael Wheeler

Spotter: Doug Campbell

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Ryan Preece, driver of the #47 Kroger Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Preece will start 20th in the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Tristan Smith

Spotter: Stevie Reeves

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Dog's Most Wanted Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will start 21st in the No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford

Crew chief: Brian Pattie

Spotter: Mike Herman Jr.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr. will start 22nd in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Cole Pearn

Spotter: Clayton Hughes

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 Dockside Logistics Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael McDowell will start 23rd in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford

Crew chief: Drew Blickensderfer

Spotter: Frank Deiny Jr.

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Ryan Newman will start 24th in the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford

Crew chief: Scott Graves

Spotter: Jason Jarrett

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Landon Cassill, driver of the #00 StarCom Fiber Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Landon Cassill will start 25th in the No. 00 StarCom Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Joe Williams Jr.

Spotter: Tom Legeman

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: David Ragan, driver of the #38 Shriners Hospital for Children Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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David Ragan will start 26th in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford

Crew chief: Michael Kelley

Spotter: Rocky Ryan

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 CorvetteParts.net Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Corey LaJoie will start 27th in the No. 32 GO FAS Racing Ford

Crew chief: Randy Cox

Spotter: David Pepper

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction 15th Anniversary Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace will start 28th in the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Derek Stamets

Spotter: Freddie Kraft

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Ty Dillon will start 29th in the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Justin Alexander

Spotter: Billy O’Dea

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Aric Almirola will start 30th in the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

Crew chief: John Klausmeier

Spotter: Joel Edmonds

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Ross Chastain, driver of the #15 Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ross Chastain will start 31st in the No. 15 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Pat Tryson

Spotter: Randy Bradshaw

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Matt Tifft, driver of the #36 Hilliker Glass/Surface Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt Tifft will start 32nd in the No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford

Crew chief: Seth Barbour

Spotter: Chris Monez

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Snickers Throwback Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch will start 33rd in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Adam Stevens

Spotter: Tony Hirschman

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Reed Sorenson, driver of the #77 Motor Racing Network Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Reed Sorenson will start 34th in the No. 77 Motor Racing Network Chevrolet

Crew chief: Tommy Baldwin

Spotter: Joe Campbell

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: JJ Yeley, driver of the #52 JACOB Companies Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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JJ Yeley will start 35th in the No. 52 Rick Ware Racing Ford

Crew chief: Jason Houghtaling

Spotter: Tony Micale

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: BJ McLeod, driver of the #51 JACOB Companies Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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BJ McLeod will start 36th in the No. 51 Petty Ware Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Lee Leslie

Spotter: James Coleman

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #27 Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joe Nemechek will start 37th in the No. 27 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Peter Sospenzo

Spotter: Carl Miller

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Garrett Smithley, driver of the #54 AQRE App Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Garrett Smithley will start 38th in the No. 54 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Michael Hillman

Spotter: Tyler Monn

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Joey Gase, driver of the #66 MBM Motorsports Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Gase will start 39th in the No. 66 MBM Motorsports Toyota

Crew chief: George Church

Spotter: Carl Long